Privacy Policy

Last updated May 1, 2025

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or engage with my services.

1. Information Collected

When you visit this website, the following information may be collected:

  • Personal information you voluntarily provide through contact forms (e.g., your name, email address, phone number).

  • Non-personal data such as browser type, IP address, and pages visited (collected through cookies or analytics tools).

If you become a client, additional personal and health information will be collected through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms and intake forms. This information is protected and only used for the purposes of providing therapy.

2. How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used to:

  • Respond to inquiries or schedule appointments.

  • Provide therapeutic services if you become a client.

  • Improve website functionality and user experience.

Your information will never be sold or shared for marketing purposes.

3. Confidentiality and Security

All personal health information (PHI) is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including HIPAA. Electronic records are stored using secure, encrypted, and HIPAA-compliant systems. Only authorized individuals have access to your information.

4. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand website traffic and performance. These tools may collect anonymized data but do not collect personal identifying information.

If you schedule appointments through a third-party platform (like SimplePractice or TherapyNotes), please refer to their privacy policies as well.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information.

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information.

  • Withdraw consent for communications at any time.

If you're a client, you will receive a full Notice of Privacy Practices that explains your rights under HIPAA in greater detail.

6. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or how your information is handled, please contact:

Iihae Shin, LMFT
iihaetherapy@gmail.com
(626)427-6360